soft gripping technology powered by electroadhesion
soft gripping technology powered by electroadhesion
EasierGrasp (ElectroAdhesion Suction cups for Industrial Energy efficient Robotic Grasping) is a EU-funded project that aims at revolutionizing the world of industrial gripping. EasierGrasp aims to further develop and validate OmniGrasp’s electroadhesive suction cup technology, enabling more flexible, efficient and adaptable handling solutions for next-generation industrial automation. The project began in April 2026 and will end in March 2029.
Context

A new approach to industrial automation

Vacuum suction cups are widely used in industrial automation due to their versatility and ability to handle a broad range of objects across sectors such as packaging, automotive, electronics and logistics. However, their reliance on compressed air systems results in significant energy consumption, noise, maintenance requirements and operational complexity. Electroadhesion represents a promising alternative by using electric fields instead of vacuum pressure to achieve gripping. This technology enables cleaner, quieter and more energy-efficient handling solutions, with the potential to improve the efficiency and sustainability of future industrial automation systems.
Challenge

Electroadhesion ready for industry

Despite its potential, electroadhesion still faces challenges in achieving widespread industrial adoption, as current solutions are mainly effective for lightweight, flat objects rather than complex industrial applications. The EasierGrasp project aims to overcome these limitations by transforming OmniGrasp’s electroadhesive technology—which enables the adaptive and delicate gripping of objects with different shapes, surfaces and levels of fragility—from a promising prototype into a robust, industrial-ready solution. Through validation in industrial pilot applications in sectors such as packaging, automotive and logistics, the project will demonstrate the reliability, speed and versatility required for real-world automation. The results, combined with the business and industrialisation strategy, will support the future market adoption of electroadhesive gripping technology across multiple application fields.
Project goals

A clear ambition

01

Core technology consolidation

During the EasieGrasp project, we will refine the membranes, electrodes, and high-voltage electronics at the heart of the grippers to ensure that electroadhesive suction cups can compete directly with pneumatic cups in high-throughput environments.

02

Self-sensing and grasping intelligence

We will integrate real-time sensing of object approach, contact, grasp stability, and release. The rich sensing information processed by dedicated algorithms will transforms the EASCs into grippers with “Grasping Intelligence

03

Application-specific grippers portfolio

We will design and prototype three tailored families of grippers, each aligned with a pilot use case: packaging production, automotive assembly and logistics.

04

Industrial validation and scale-up pathway

We will move beyond laboratory prototypes to demonstrate performance directly with our three industrial partners in real production conditions, generating operational data on speed, reliability, and cost savings.

Impacts

From innovation to industrial impact

The adoption of OmniGrasp’s electroadhesive technology can deliver significant economic, strategic and environmental benefits for Europe. By developing and industrialising an innovative European alternative to conventional vacuum suction cups, the project can contribute to reducing dependence on non-European suppliers, strengthening European expertise in automation technologies and improving the competitiveness of EU manufacturers. Replacing energy-intensive pneumatic gripping systems with fully electric electroadhesive solutions has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption, maintenance needs and operational costs, particularly in sectors such as packaging, automotive and logistics. In addition, by improving the energy efficiency of industrial automation, OmniGrasp technology can contribute to European sustainability objectives by reducing electricity demand and associated CO₂ emissions, supporting the objectives of the European Green Deal.
soft gripping technology powered by electroadhesion
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